A new manager searches for advice on giving feedback and finds more articles than there is time to read. A better approach is to choose a few blogs about leadership with different perspectives, then test one idea against a real situation at work.
The sources below offer short reflections, leadership development articles, and a broader editorial collection. They are starting points for different needs, not a ranked list of the best publications.
Leadership Blogs and Publications to Explore
Leadership Freak publishes brief posts on everyday leadership behavior, including trust, helping others, and how actions are perceived. It suits a reader who wants a short prompt before a team conversation. Read a post as one author’s perspective, then decide which part fits the people and conditions involved. The site also offers leadership-related services, so distinguish an article’s argument from its promotion.
Center for Creative Leadership: Leadership Articles is an article collection from a leadership development organization rather than a personal blog. It covers topics such as listening, trust, and team leadership. A manager designing a development plan may appreciate the wider context and links to the center’s research. For example, its article on asking questions discusses how questions can help people develop shared understanding. Check the underlying research when an article makes a claim you plan to use in a consequential decision.
Harvard Business Review: Leadership is an editorial topic page, not a single-author blog. It brings together articles by different contributors and covers decisions, teams, and executive work. It may suit a reader who wants to compare several viewpoints on a broader business issue. Access to some content may require registration or a subscription; check the terms before making it your main source.
Each leadership blog or publication has its own purpose. A blog on leadership may offer personal observations while an editorial collection brings together several authors. A brief personal reflection can suggest a question for your next one-on-one; a research-based article may help you examine a wider pattern. Neither format removes the need to consider your own team’s circumstances.
Assess the Advice Before You Apply It
When comparing leadership blogs, look beyond an appealing headline:
- Author and perspective: Who wrote the piece, and what experience or expertise do they bring to the topic? A coach’s account, a researcher’s study, and a manager’s example can each illuminate a different part of the problem.
- Evidence: Does the author explain whether a claim comes from research, an observed case, or personal opinion? Follow a cited study when its findings are central to your decision.
- Date and updates: Check when the material was published or revised. Older guidance can remain relevant, but verify time-sensitive details such as tools, workplace rules, and organizational policies.
- Fit and incentives: Consider the size and structure of the organization described and whether the publisher sells a related service. Ask what assumptions would have to hold for the advice to work on your team.
Make Reading Manageable
Choose one work question for the month, such as how to make feedback more specific. Set aside 20 minutes each week for one article. Write down the idea, the situation in which you might try it, and a question to ask the person affected. Try a small change, then notice the response and ask for feedback. Keep the practice if it helps; revise it if the effect differs from your intention.
For the new manager seeking feedback advice, start with a short Leadership Freak post for a prompt and a CCL article for a broader perspective. Choose the source whose examples fit the next conversation you need to have, and return to the others when a new question arises.